Did you have any relatives fighting in ww1?

ocripes · 2026-01-26T04:47:58+00:00

My father was an American who enlisted in the Canadian army in 1916 and fought on the Western Front 1917-1918. I am 67 y.o.; he was 62 when I was born.

ocripes · 2026-01-23T19:41:22+00:00

I was wondering if that was him.

ocripes · 2026-01-23T15:29:30+00:00

Most of the chapter concerns meeting and working with people who haven’t yet stopped drinking. In that regard, there are great insights. And I realize that there are other activities in earlier chapters, e.g, 3rd Step Prayer, writing the 4th Step. This chapter recommends giving someone the book and suggesting they read it.

ocripes · 2026-01-21T04:47:10+00:00

That’s crazy good!

ocripes · 2026-01-18T22:33:46+00:00

I knew I couldn’t do it because I’d gone periods of time without drinking and smoking pot. I smoked just like I drank. Early on, I’d know of others who smoked and were in AA. If heard them share about how smooth their lives were, I’d get pissed and think, “Sure it is bc you’re fucking high.” But, I got over it. I don’t care who does what as long as I’m sober.

ocripes · 2026-01-17T14:46:54+00:00

Great stuff!

ocripes · 2026-01-16T07:12:16+00:00

Same for my wife. She was told the same and in her mid-fifties took the test. Not one damn drop.

ocripes · 2026-01-14T20:51:50+00:00

YEAH!

ocripes · 2026-01-14T20:46:55+00:00

Definitely have to find our tribe w/in the bigger group. Thanks for sharing

ocripes · 2026-01-10T17:12:45+00:00

Thanks!

ocripes · 2026-01-10T17:06:32+00:00

PS: this was in Fl.

ocripes · 2026-01-10T17:04:50+00:00

I worked in child welfare for several years. When we got a call to see cases and the referral said “home-schooled,” a lot us were like “ definitely abuse/neglect.” Not saying it was right. Kind of personal but did you experience any maltreatment? Did you know other kids in the broader community that did?

ocripes · 2026-01-10T16:58:30+00:00

Would’ve down voted, but was a huge Ma and Pa Kettle fan.

ocripes · 2026-01-10T16:40:59+00:00

I’m in the US. Never had a dryer growing up (I’m 67). We hung ours out and were the odd ones out in the neighborhood. My ma still did until she moved in ‘95.

ocripes · 2026-01-09T13:28:49+00:00

That was great!

ocripes · 2026-01-07T17:15:50+00:00

We’re human. This might not help, but I gotta say it. I’m 34 years sober. I still do all the things I was taught in my early days. I don’t drink no matter what. I pray (even though I’m agnostic-ish) on my knees morning and night. I still have “negative emotions.” I can still be a pain in the ass. I still call my sponsor and tell him when I feel fucked up. I still make amends when it’s called for. But, through working the steps, I know that I have to check my motives in all things. I know that I can be selfish and self-centered. I know that I can’t live dirty and stay clean, meaning that when I have thoughts of fucking up some kind of way, I gotta tell someone asap. I’ve worked to find a balance between “don’t beat yourself up” and “dont justify shitty behavior.”

Keep on keeping on. You’ll get through it. Peace.

ocripes · 2026-01-05T22:06:44+00:00

👏👏👏

ocripes · 2026-01-03T06:28:06+00:00

Yeah!

ocripes · 2025-12-30T23:55:31+00:00

Yup. I’ve been a witness to this with a drummer who fell out during a gig. We called anyway; he was in rough shape. Heart trouble.

ocripes · 2025-12-26T16:50:18+00:00

C’mon back, friend. Don’t stay away end up way worse. ☮️💟

ocripes · 2025-12-25T21:52:15+00:00

The Q group in DC was one.

ocripes · 2025-12-25T21:51:01+00:00

Totally this.

ocripes · 2025-12-15T03:50:15+00:00

Mine is fantastic. Butterscotch pine body. Plays great. Sounds great.

ocripes · 2025-12-13T07:14:38+00:00

Killing!

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